The Federal Government has condemned Israel’s recent airstrike on a civilian camp in Rafah, Gaza, which resulted in the deaths of around 45 people, predominantly women and children.
In a statement issued, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, denounced the attack as part of a disturbing pattern of strikes targeting non-combatants in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict.
The deadly assault on Rafah, which took place on Sunday, May 26, was one of several recent incidents that have exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Tuggar drew attention to other attacks, including the April bombing of Al Shifa Hospital, serial bombings of schools in Khan Younis, the March 2024 bombing of Firas Market, the Nuseirat Refugee Camp Market, and drone attacks on World Central Kitchen aid staff.
He called on all stakeholders—including Israel, Palestine, the United Nations, the European Union, human rights groups, civil society organisations, world leaders, and the international community—to intensify efforts towards a swift resolution of the conflict and an immediate cessation of violence.
